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Darcy Minsel Lehman

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Birth	:	2 Nov 1928 Jewell, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	29 Jun 2021
Burial	:	Independence Cemetery, Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2980995, -84.3019028
Description	:	A True American Hero Darcy Minsel Lehman, 92, of Defiance, Ohio marched into the sunset to join his loved ones and comrades in arms on June 29, 2021. Darcy was born on Nov 2, 1928 in rural Jewell, Ohio; the son of Marjorie K. (Minsel) Lehman and Perry M. Lehman . He was a 1947 graduate of the North Richland Adams High School of Jewell, Ohio where he was Manager of the school Basketball Team and played on the School Baseball Team. He married Lois (Gessner) on Oct 30, 1950 at the Reformed Church on Washington Street in Defiance,... Read More	A True American Hero Darcy Minsel Lehman, 92, of Defiance, Ohio marched into the sunset to join his loved ones and comrades in arms on June 29, 2021. Darcy was born on Nov 2, 1928 in rural Jewell, Ohio; the son of Marjorie K. (Minsel) Lehman and Perry M. Lehman . He was a 1947 graduate of the North Richland Adams High School of Jewell, Ohio where he was Manager of the school Basketball Team and played on the School Baseball Team. He married Lois (Gessner) on Oct 30, 1950 at the Reformed Church on Washington Street in Defiance, Ohio. Lois and Darcy later joined the United Methodist Church at Independence, Ohio. His sweetheart passed away on August 2010 after a long battle with disability. In his later years he enjoyed the companionship of his dear friend, Linda Hahn. He and Lois were blessed with two sons: Mike A. Lehman (Spouse: Carla (Goodrich) of Davie, Florida and Thomas E. Lehman (Spouse: Paula (Vance) of Westerville, Ohio His beloved grandchildren are: Cason Lehman and Abbey (Lehman) Zakari. Great-Grandchildren: Cutler Lehman, Lehla, Ramzy, and Myze Zakari. He served in the Korean War from 1950-1952 as a Sergeant First Class and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds in combat, The Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Korean Service Medal with One Bronze Battle Star. Darcy was a member of the 25th Division, nicknamed the Wolfhounds. Their motto was "No Fear on Earth". He saw combat at Heartbreak Ridge, Old Baldy, Chosin Reservoir (Second Charge), the Battle of Kapyong and his unit broke the Iron Triangle. He remembered losing so many good men in those battles. He could remember specific details of the battles all this life including the loss of many good men He continued to serve his country and community into his civilian life. He was a part of the Committee that designed the Eternal Flame of the Defiance County War Memorial, constructed in 2000 and he continued to serve on a Committee to maintain the Flame and the War Memorial until his passing. He was appointed a Veterans Service Commissioner for Defiance County in December, 2008 and served until his passing. In his role as a Commissioner, Darcy also served on the Riverside Veterans Section Committee. Darcy was a charter member of the Fort Defiance Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He participated in a multitude of events to honor and remember veterans including the naming of Defiance County and Defiance City as Purple Heart Communities and the Clinton Street River Bridge as the Purple Heart Commemorative Bridge. A cause close to his heart based on the losses he had seen in combat. He also was part of the Commemoration of the 50th. Anniversary of the Vietnam War and the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. Darcy trained as an industrial electrician in trade school in Toledo, Ohio. He worked at Johns Manville in Defiance for 45 years. After retiring, he continued to work at the Defiance County Senior Center of 9 years. He was committed the youth of Defiance, serving over 30 years in the Junior Achievement Program at Defiance High School garnering five full ride college scholarships for the students in the group. He also served with many booster organizations at the school. He was deeply honored to have a college scholarship named after him that helps students at Ayersville, Defiance, and Tinora Schools. Darcy was that rare person that truly enjoyed seeing others happy. He loved to tell the story about wanting to place a lighted Christmas Tree at a high point on the Johns Manville downtown plant. He had to talk management into allowing the decorations to be placed at that location and when a new manager tried to discontinue the tradition, the community rebelled and began making calls until the tree made an appearance. He would smile with the knowledge of having made so many people's holiday a bit brighter. He loved to travel and experience good food. When asked what he what wisdom he wanted to share with young people, he would reply that they have to take advantage of any education they can get, and that they have to be willing to work for what they want. They have to be willing to do it themselves. Visitation will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 2, 2021 at Independence United Methodist Church, 9966 Adams Ridge Road, Defiance, OH 43512, where a funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kenneth Ladd officiating. Burial will take place at Independence Cemetery. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday between 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Order of the Purple Heart or to the church in memory of Darcy.

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Darcy Minsel Lehman's memorial is located at: Independence Cemetery, Independence, Defiance County, USA.
When did Darcy Minsel Lehman death?
Darcy Minsel Lehman death on 29 Jun 2021 in
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Latitude: 41.2980995
Longitude: -84.3019028

Family Members:

Parent

Perry M. Lehman

(1898 - 1976)

Marjorie K. Minsel Lehman

(1903 - 1978)

Spouse

Lois Mae Gessner Lehman

(1929 - 2010)

Siblings

James Lee “Jim” Lehman

(1933 - 2013)

Carol Ruth Lehman Thomas

(1941 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

2. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

3. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

4. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

5. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

6. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

7. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

8. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

9. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

10. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

11. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

12. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

13. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

14. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

15. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

16. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

17. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

18. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

19. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

20. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

21. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

22. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

23. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

24. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971